Restaurant Week
Join us on August 16th – August 25th for Alexandria Restaurant Week at Hank’s Pasta Bar. Our chef has prepared a delicious three-course meal featuring classic Italian dishes, as well as some seasonal favorites. Our pre-fixe menu is $35 per person. (tax and gratuity not included).
ANTIPASTI
Tricolored insalata
radicchio, Belgium endive, arugula, cherry tomato shallot dressing
HOUSEMADE CAPRESE
warm housemade mozzarella, tomato salad, balsamic glaze
Carpaccio
red red wine marinated beef carpaccio , frisse salad, bra cheese shaved marinated beef carpaccio , frisse salad,Bra cheese shaved
Insalata di fave
fava beans, arugula , fennel , celery, lemon dressing , pecorino cheese
GAZPACHO all'Italiana
roma tomato, peppers, cucumber ,onion, champagne vinegar
PIATTO FORTE
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
eggplants, tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella, parmesan
TAGLIATELLE MARE E MONTI
housemade tagliatelle, calamari, zucchini, mint, pine nuts
POLLO ALLA DIAVOLA
half partially deboned grilled chicken ,cayenne pepper, roasted potato
SALMON IN POTATO CRUST
Scottish salmon wrapped in potato, sautéed baby spinach , tarragon and mustard sauce
DESSERT
daily selection of ice cream
orange crème brulee
profiterole
Dinner
TO SHARE
MEATBALLS 9
Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork Meatballs Basil Walnut Pesto, Pecorino Romano
HOUSE MADE RICOTTA 9
Honey, Black Pepper, Grilled Bread
GRILLED OCTOPUS 16
Arugula & Fennel Salad, Lemonette
GRILLED SARDINES 16
Garlic, Fresh Herbs, Grilled Lemon
FRIED CALAMARI 13
Tender Squid, Hank’s Aioli
ROASTED GARLIC 10
Cambozola Cheese, House Sottaceti Grilled Bread
ANTIPASTI SAMPLER 25
Prosciutto Di Parma, Bruschetta Roasted Red Peppers, Fried Calamari Popcorn Shrimp, Hank’s Aioli
CROSTINI
1 for 4 | 4 for 13
Tomato Basil
Mozzarella, Basil Walnut Pesto, Tomato Ricotta, Olive, Lemon, Mint
Chicken Liver Mousse
CURED MEATS & CHEESES
1 for 6 | 5 for 25 | 7 for 30
Prosciutto di Parma
Speck
Calabrese
La Tur (Cow, Goat, Sheep) Caciocavallo (Cow) Pecorino Vinello (Sheep) Cambozola (Cow)
SALADS
ARUGULA & FENNEL SALAD 9
Radicchio, Orange, Pecorino Toscano Lemonette
SPRING BURRATA SALAD 14
Shaved Asparagus, Spinach, Arugula Mint, Basil Walnut Pesto, Lemonette
CHOPPED SALAD 12
Romaine, Mozzarella, Red Pepper Kalamata Olive, Red Onion Prosciutto, Dijon Vinaigrette
PASTA & RISOTTO
JAMIE’S SPAGHETTI PRIMAVERA 19
Asparagus, Green & Yellow Squash, Baby Spinach Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Pecorino Romano
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS 17
Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork Meatballs, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil
MAFALDE 19
Fennel Sausage, Spinach, Cream, Parmesan
LINGUINI & CLAMS 22
Clams, White Wine, Garlic, Butter
BEEF BOLOGNESE LASAGNA 19
Ricotta, Pecorino Romano, Mozzarella, Besciamella Parmesan, Marinara Sauce
FETTUCCINE SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO 24
Blistered Serrano & Habanero Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes Garlic, Marinara Sauce
VEAL & PORK RAVIOLI 19
Sage Brown Butter, Toasted Pistachio
BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE 16
Parmesan, Cream, Ground Black Pepper
SPRING VEGETABLE RISOTTO 26
ADD: Grilled Chicken | 6
Grilled Shrimp | 12
Green & Yellow Squash, Morels, Saffron, Garlic, Crispy Sage
LARGE PLATES
CORIANDER CRUSTED SEA SCALLOPS* 29
Salsa Verde, Celery Root Puree, Grilled Asparagus, Pickled Celery, Lemon
HANK’S SPRING VEGETABLE PLATE 20
Grilled Asparagus, Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Carrots, Fingerling Potatoes
LEMON & HERB ROASTED HALF CHICKEN 21
Roasted Carrots and Potatoes, Fennel
SEARED ROCKFISH 29
Red Pepper-Almond Purée, Grilled Zucchini, White Bean Cassoulet Crispy Shallots
ROSEMARY GRILLED LAMB CHOPS*
3 for 28 | 5 for 40
Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
ON THE SIDE
MAC & CHEESE 9
Three Cheeses, Italian Bread Crumbs
WHITE BEAN CASSOULET 7
Celery, Carrots, Onions, Tomato, Garlic
ROASTED BABY CARROTS 7
SAUTÉED SPINACH 7
Garlic, Lemon
GRILLED ASPARAGUS 8
Red Chili Flakes
ROASTED POTATOES 7
Garlic, Parsley, Rosemary
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. “Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients”
Lunch
PRESTO LUNCH $11
incldues non-alcoholic beverage
LINGUINE ROSA
Creamy Tomato Sauce, Basil
THE ITALIAN FLAG
Mozzarella, Basil Walnut Pesto, Grilled Tomatoes on Ciabatta Bread
SPAGHETTI POMODORO
Tomato Basil Sauce
MEATBALL SUB
Lamb, Beef, Veal, and Pork Meatballs, Tomato Sauce and Smoked Mozzarella on on Ciabatta Bread
TO SHARE
MEATBALLS 9
Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork Meatballs Basil Walnut Pesto, Pecornio Romano
HOUSE MADE RICOTTA 9
Honey, Black Pepper, Grilled Bread
GRILLED OCTOPUS 16
Arugula & Fennel Salad, Lemonette
CROSTINI 4 ea.
Tomato Basil
Mozzarella, Basil Walnut Pesto, Tomato Ricotta, Olive, Lemon, Mint
Chicken Liver Mousse
SOUP & SALAD
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO MP
Soup of the Day
ARUGULA & FENNEL SALAD 9
Radicchio, Orange, Lemonette
SPRING BURRATA SALAD 14
Shaved Asparagus, Spinach, Arugula Mint, Basil Walnut Pesto, Lemonette
CHOPPED SALAD 12
Romaine, Mozzarella, Red Pepper Kalamata Olive, Red Onion Prosciutto, Dijon Vinaigrette
ON THE SIDE
PASTA SALAD 7
Orecchiette, Peas, Peppers, Onion Creamy Herb Dressing
GRILLED ASPARAGUS 8
ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES 7
Rosemary, Garlic
ROASTED BABY CARROTS 7
PLATES
MAFALDE 14
Fennel Sausage, Spinach, Cream
FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE 14
Braised Beef, Carrots, Onions, Garlic
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS 13
Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork, Tomato Sauce
BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE 13
Parmesan, Cream, Ground Black Pepper
JAMIE’S FAVORITE SPAGHETTI PRIMAVERA 19
Asparagus, Green & Yellow Squash, Baby Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Pecorino Romano
ITALIAN CHEESEBURGER 13
Angus Beef, Basil Aioli, Smoked Mozzarella, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic Parmesan Fries
CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH 12
Chicken Breast, Marinara Sauce & Mozzarella, House Green Salad
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. “Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients”
Brunch
Saturdays & Sundays 11AM-3PM
Housemade Italian sodas
4.5 each
CRANBERRY - MINT
APPLE - CINNAMON
Pear-Basil
Crostini
1 for 4 | 4 for 13
Tomato Bruschetta
Mozzarella with Pesto & Tomato
Pancetta, Caramelized Onion & Mozzarella
Ricotta, Black Olive, Lemon Zest, Mint
Chicken Liver Mousse
Antipasti boards
1 for 6/ 5 for 25/ 7 for 30
Prosciutto di Parma
Speck
calabrese
La Tur
Cow, Goat & Sheep
Caciocavallo
cow
pecorino vinello
sheep
bra dura
raw, cow
sides
crispy bacon 8
Applewood Smoked
brunch potatoes 7
garlic, paprika
Mac & cheese 9
3 cheese, bread crumbs, Italian spices
creamy polenta 8
truffle oil, parmigiana-reggiano
rapini 7
Butter, Garlic, Chili Flakes, Salt & Pepper
GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSROOMS 7
Garlic, Mixed Herbs, Parsley, Salt & Pepper
roasted baby carrots 7
olive oil, salt & pepper
Brunch
Small Plates
HOUSE MADE RICOTTA 9
Honey, Black Pepper, Grilled Bread
MEATBALLS 9
Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork with Basil Walnut Pesto, Pecorino Romano
GRILLED OCTOPUS 16
Arugula Fennel Salad
Soup & Salad
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO 8
Chef’s soup of the day
Arugula salad 9
Fennel, radicchio, orange, Lemon vinaigrette
Winter Burrata SALAD 14
Kale, Radicchio, Diced Pear, Pecans, Pancetta, Maple Vinaigrette
chopped salad 17
Romaine Lettuce, Mozzarella, Kalamata Olives, Corn, Red Pepper, Onion, Pancetta, Prosciutto di Parma, Dijon Vinaigrette
Grilled steak salad 20
Mesclun mix greens, basil vinaigrette
Sandwiches
All served with house green salad
hank's meatball 11
Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork, Tomato Sauce, Smoked Mozzarella
Braised Pork 13
Pork Shoulder, Dijonaise, Pickles, Smoked Mozzarella, Rapini
italian flag 12
House Made Mozzarella, Pesto,
Grilled Tomatoes
Chicken Parmesan 12
Chicken Breast,Marinara & Mozzarella
entrees
veggie omelette 12
Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions and
Mozzarella, with Homefries
tuscan omelette 14
Roasted Peppers, Prosciutto, Fennel Sausage and Fontina Cheese with
Homefries
polenta & eggs 13
Poached Eggs*, Roasted Tomato Ragu
*eggs your way 11
2 Eggs, Bacon, Homefries
sausage & focaccia 12
Fennel Sausage Gravy, House Focaccia
Prosciutto eggs Benedict 15
Poached Eggs*, Spinach, Hollandaise*, Housemade Focaccia with Homefries
*grilled salmon 18
Sauteed Spinach, Whole Grain Mustard
nutella stuffed focaccia toast 14
Need we say more…
Chicken marsala 20
cremini mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, garlic, marsala wine, mixed herbs, linguini
grilled shrimp and polenta 21
Spicy Shrimp and Grits Italian Style
hank's winter vegetable plate 20
Rapini, Portobello Mushrooms,
Baby Carrots, Roasted Potatoes
pasta
(Whole Wheat Spaghetti & Gluten Free Fusilli available upon request)
Jamie's favorite spaghetti primavera 19
Carrots, Rapini, Cremini Mushrooms, Kalamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Pine Nuts, Shaved Pecorino Romano
fettuccine bolognese 17
Braised Beef, Carrots, Onions, Garlic
bucatini cacio e pepe 16
Parmesan, Cream, Ground Black Pepper
mafalde 16
Fennel Sausage, Spinach, Cream
spaghetti & meatballs 16
Lamb, Beef, Veal and Pork, Tomato Sauce
CHICKEN PROSCIUTTO RAVIOLI 19
Chicken, Prosciutto, Parmesan, Gorgonzola,
Italian Herbs
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Beverages
Seasonal Cocktails
Long strong and incredible 12
Lapsang Souchong Tea Infused Tequila, Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Lemon
breakfast of champions 13
Butter Washed Dewars, Clarified Milk, Cinnamon, Espresso Black Walnut Bitter
EVERYTHING YOU SEE I OWE TO SPAGHETTI 11
Vodka, Pear, Basil, Lemon
I got sand everywhere 14
Blue Coat Gin, Peach Liquor, Tart Cherry, Charred Pineapple
today's sunshine is brought to you by the letter p 15
Macchu Pisco, Apricot, Lime, Almond Orgeat, Egg White
Negroni
old pal 15
rye, house rhubarb-grapefruit amaro, cocci americano
the classic 12
gin, campari, vermouth
this is better and harvey knew it 14
Sauza Blue Silver Tequila, pink peppercorn, Star Anise, Liquore Strega, Orange Reduction, Prosecco
Housemade Italian Sodas
PEACH - PINEAPPLE 4.5
PEAR-BASIL 4.5
ALMOND - APRICOT 4.5
Wines by the glass
Sparkling
| gl | btl | |
|---|---|---|
|
PROSECCO ,
ruffino, Tuscany |
9 | 40 |
|
sparkling ROSÉ ,
ruffino, Tuscany |
12 | 54 |
|
Prosecco MIni ,
"Rose' and Original" |
9 | |
|
LAMBRUSCO ,
Amabile, Tuscany |
9 | 40 |
white
| gl | btl | |
|---|---|---|
|
SAUVIGNON BLANC ,
Collevento 921, Friuli Grave |
12 | 54 |
|
PINOT GRIGIO ,
Impero, Chieti |
10 | 44 |
|
RIESLING ,
Gat, Lombardia |
11 | 48 |
|
orvieto ,
la carrala, umbria |
9 | 40 |
|
falanghina ,
feudi di san Gregorio, sorbo serpico |
13 | 58 |
|
CHARDONNAY ,
Folie à Deux, Russian River |
12 | 54 |
|
vermentino ,
villa solais, sardinia |
11 | 49 |
|
Rosato Dry ,
Collevento, Friuli Venezia Giulia |
12 | 54 |
Red
| Gl | btl | |
|---|---|---|
|
pinot noir ,
Calatroni, Lombardia |
13 | 58 |
|
barbera ,
Duelilu, Asti |
12 | 54 |
|
chianti ,
Ruffino, Toscana |
14 | 59 |
|
MONTEPULCIANO ,
Sinello, Chieti |
11 | 48 |
|
SUPER TUSCAN BLEND ,
Rèmole, Tuscany |
12 | 49 |
|
Baby amarone ,
Tinazzi Ripasso Superiore, Veneto |
13 | 58 |
|
valpolicella ,
tedeshci, lucchine |
14 | 62 |
|
Nero d'avola ,
tinazzi ripasso superiore, veneto |
12 | 54 |
|
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ,
bread & butter, napa |
13 | 58 |
BEER
DRAFT
champion 7
“shower beer” Pilsner 4.5%
Victory 10
“Golden Monkey” Belgian Tripel 9.5%
jailbreak 9
“special lady friend” india pale ale 7%
South Street 8
“Anastasia’s chocolate fantasy” Russian Imperial Stout 8.0%
CRISP & HOP
port city 8
“downright” pilsner 4.8%
peroni 8
italian style pilsner
menabrea Bionda 8
lager 4.8%
dc brau 8
the public, pale ale
solace 8
suns out hops out, sessions India pale ale
brothers 8
“Hoptimization” india pale ale 7.1%
aleworks 8
superb, india pale ale
FRUIT & FUNK
pale fire 8
“salad days” American saison 6.8%
port city 8
“optimal wit” Belgian white ale 4.9%
anderson valley 8
Seasonal gose 4.2%
CITIZEN 11
“Dirty mayor” apple cider & ginger nip 5.2%
Malt & Roast
Avery 8
ellie’s, brown ale
port city 8
“porter” American porter 7.2%
union 9
snow pants, oatmeal stout
Dessert
Dessert
Cannoli Trio 9
Vanilla-Ricotta, Chocolate Sauce, Powdered Sugar
Lavender Panna Cotta 7
Heavy Cream, Milk, Sugar, Lavender, Lemon Zest
HANK’S FAMOUS KEY LIME PIE 9
Lime Zest, Whipped Cream
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE 9
Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Gelato
HOUSE SELECTION OF GELATO or SORBET 7
Please Ask Your Server For Today’s Flavors
Affogato 9
Vanilla Gelato, Shot of Espresso
ARTISANAL CHEESES 1 for 6 | 5 for 23
Please Ask Your Server For Today’s Selection
After Dinner Drinks
HOUSE SPICED VERMOUTH 10
Apple, Cinnamon, Allspice, Lemon
Port, Madeira, Sweet wines
GRAHAM’S 10YR 12
GRAHAM’S 20YR 18
HENRIQUES & HENRIQUES 5YR MADEIRA 8
HENRIQUES & HENRIQUES “MALVASIA” 20YR MADEIRA 18
BERTANI “RECIOTO” DELLA VALPOLICELLA 12
ISOLE E OLENA “VIN SANTO ‘06” TOSCANA 14
amaro
AMARO NONINO 12
CARDAMARO 10
DON CICCIO DELLA SIRENE 12
DON CICCIO LUNA 12
BONAL 11
MONTENEGRO 11
Espresso beverages also available.